Romans Devotional

Read Romans 16 In this concluding chapter, Paul sends his greetings to many people, along with his wishes for the church at Rome to treat them well. First, note how many people he desires for the church at Rome to…Read more

Read Romans 15 Romans chapter 15 is a continuation of chapter 14 where we are basically told to “not tear apart the work of God over what you eat” 14:20 NLT Let us not let the little things or physical…Read more

Read Romans 14:13-23 Paul gives us some more guidelines on the issues at hand. First, Paul notes that he is not neutral on these issues. Specifically, he believes that it is OK to eat meat that comes from the marketplace…Read more

Read Romans 14:1-12 Paul gives the Romans (and us) some very helpful guidelines on getting along with fellow church members. The general issue is: how do we get along with others when we disagree on matters of doctrine or practice?…Read more

Read Romans 13:8-14 Paul continues speaking on the pattern of obedience to our leaders and seeking to live peacefully with all. While the previous passage spoke of being obedient to the law in our obligations to political leaders and others,…Read more

Read Romans 13:1-7 During this time, the Romans were going through much suffering, and needed some understanding of a government, one set up by God. Paul wanted the new believers to follow God’s word so that they could learn to…Read more

Read Romans 12:1-8 Paul begins Romans 8 with a comparison of what we are and what we were, of life lived in the Spirit given to us by God and of life in the flesh. Where following the flesh brings…Read more

Read Romans 11:25-36 In Romans 11: 25-36 Paul reminds the Gentiles (and us) of depth of the mercy of God. Israel will be saved, once the requisite number of Gentiles has been saved. “25 I do not want you to…Read more

Read Romans 11:11-24 Paul wrote this letter to the Gentiles during a time of strife between the Jews (God’s Chosen People) and Gentiles when the Gentiles were getting a bit arrogant over their salvation. God calls his children to salvation…Read more